How to choose your foundation match?

Liquid/Cream Foundations: Find three foundations you think might be perfect matches. Use a Q-tip to make three different swipes onto your jaw-line (the area on your face that’s least likely to have been touched by sun or environmental damage). Find an area that has direct daylight exposure and look in the mirror. The one that disappears into the skin is your winner.

Powder Foundation: Rub into your forearm. The color should disappear into the skin.

DECODING FOUNDATION FORMULAS

LIQUID
Coverage: Light to mediumBest suited for: All skin typesWhat it does: Evens out skin tone, leaves a dewy or matte finish depending on the formulationHow to apply: Use a makeup sponge or foundation brush for fuller coverage, your fingers for lighter coverage

MINERAL
Coverage: MediumBest suited for: All skin types, but especially good for sensitive, acne-prone, and those with rosaceaWhat it does: Absorbs oil, moisturizes dry spots, protects skin, and create and airbrushed look with minerals that have been finely ground into a creamy loose powderHow to apply: Buff it on with a kabuki brush

STICK
Coverage: Medium to heavyBest suited for: Combination and oily skinWhat it does: Conceals discoloration and imperfections, evens out skin toneHow to apply: Dab on where you need the most coverage and blend out from there, using fingers or a spongeAdded bonus: Great for travel and on the go touch ups

CREAM TO POWDER
Coverage: MediumBest suited for: Combination and oily skin typesWhat it does: Absorbs oil, imparts a natural look with a soft matte finishesHow to apply it: Use fingers or a sponge and apply to entire face

TINTED MOISTURIZER
Coverage: Sheer to lightBest suited for: Normal skin typesWhat it does: Leaves a natural, no-makeup lookHow to apply: Use fingers to blend evenly all over the face